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  • Yamaha UW500 | UW500 Owners Manual - Page 1
    English Deutsch UUSSBB AAUUDDIIOO//MMIIDDII PPEERRSSOONNAALL SSTTUUDDIIOO Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Français
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    Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha
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    power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before
  • Yamaha UW500 | UW500 Owners Manual - Page 4
    UW500 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha UW500 USB Audio/MIDI Personal Studio. The UW500 is a USB interface that enables simultaneous transfer of audio and MIDI data. Connect the UW500 to a computer that has a USB port and enjoy the powerful features of digital audio. Please read this owner's manual
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    Table of contents UW500 Features 6 Notes on USB 7 Notes on musical copyrights 8 Package Contents 9 About the included software 9 System Requirements 11 Parts and Functions 12 Connection 16 Installing the Driver 22 Playing the Demo Song 32 Hard Disk Recording 34 Creating a Song Using
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    at the same time. The audio inputs and outputs of the UW500 support both analog signals (microphone input and line input/output) and driver. • USB Fast Data Transfer USB connection enables a quick response from any connected devices during simultaneous audio and MIDI data performance. USB USB
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    on or off, or connect or disconnect a USB cable under any of the following conditions. Otherwise, the computer may lock up or UW500 functions may be disabled: • The computer is checking the device or loading the driver. • The computer is starting or quitting the OS. • The computer is in Save Energy
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    Features Notes on musical copyrights The UW500 supports SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) to protect other than personal use, consult a copyright expert. Yamaha is not responsible for any data created, reproduced, or edited using the UW500, nor for any reproduction or use of such data.
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    included CD-ROM contains the following software. • USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver) This driver enables the UW500's MIDI functions. See page 22 for information on installing the driver. • XGworks lite V3.0A This sequence software supports Windows 98 and offers you an opportunity for high
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    S-YXG50]. • Acrobat Reader The Acrobat Reader allows you to view the electronic Owner's Manual saved in PDF format. To start the installer, open the "English" folder in the "Acroread" folder, then double-click the "Ar40eng.exe." Install the software according to the instructions on the display. 10
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    System Requirements OS: Computer: CPU: Memory: Hard Disk: Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer Pentium 166MHz or higher (MMX Pentium 233 MHz or higher is recommended.) 32MB or higher (64 MB or higher is
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    Parts and Functions s Front Panel 12 34 A DIGITAL IN jack Digital signal is input here from an MD or CD player using an optical digital cable (with a square plug). Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to "DIGITAL." B DIGITAL OUT jack This jack is used to record a digital signal from the
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    is off (standby), a small current flows through the unit. If you plan not to use the UW500 for a long period of time, be sure to remove the power adaptor from the AC outlet. Parts and Functions H USB LED The LED lights up in red when the power is turned on to the
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    Parts and Functions s Rear Panel 90A B C D E FG L R I OUTPUT jacks These jacks are used to connect a playback device, such as powered speakers, or a recording device, such as a tape recorder. Use RCA pin-plug cables for L and R connection. J AUX IN jacks These jacks are used to connect an
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    SoftSynthesizer into a single Wave file (page 39). In this case, the USB LED lights up in orange and the INPUT 1-3 jacks and DIGITAL IN jack are or "Mac", regardless of the computer you are using. Q USB terminal Connect this terminal to a computer's USB terminal or a USB hub using a USB cable.
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    microphone) or MIDI devices (such as a tone generator or MIDI keyboard) to the UW500. MIDI keyboard power adaptor MIDI terminal tone generator computer CD, MD player 9 1 USB terminal 2 3 OPTICAL jack digital recorder TO HOST terminal 8 7 6 audio device speaker 4 5 headphones microphone
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    adaptor from the AC outlet. NOTE Before you turn on the power to the UW500, make sure that the computer and the UW500 are connected correctly. (2) Connecting a computer Connect the USB terminal of a computer to the USB terminal of the UW500 using a USB cable. Be sure to turn off the power to the
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    Connection (3) Connecting a digital audio device Connect a digital audio recording device to the DIGITAL OUT jack. Connect a digital audio playback device to the DIGITAL IN jack. Use optical digital cables (with square plugs) for connection. NOTE Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to "
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    ." "GUITAR" for guitar connecion "MIC" for microphone connection microphone guitar (5) Connecting headphones Connect a standard stereo plug of your headphones to the PHONES jack of the UW500. Use the OUTPUT knob to adjust the headphone volume. 19
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    jacks (RCA pin L/R jacks) using appropriate cables. Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off the speakers. Also, before turning the power to the UW500 and speakers on or off, lower the volume level of both units to minimum. (7) Connecting an audio device Connect an audio device, such as a CD
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    MIDI device. NOTE See page 44 for more information on the relationship between the UW500's terminals and the port number. UW500 Set the HOST SELECT switch of the MIDI device to "PC-1" or "Mac." serial cable MIDI device (9) Connecting the MIDI terminal to a MIDI device Use optional MIDI
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    that transmits MIDI signals back and forth between sequence software and the UW500 via a USB cable. The USB audio driver is software that transmits and receives audio signals via a USB cable. sequence software computer audio data USB audio driver MIDI data USB-MIDI driver UW500 USB cable 22
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    (USB Composite Device, USB-MIDI Driver, and USB Audio Device). NOTE If you are using a USB device that has one or two of these drivers already installed, part of installation process may be automatically omitted. This is not a problem. 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that the power to the UW500
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    4. Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select search method. 5. Check the radio button to the left of "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)", and click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the
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    7. When the system detects the driver and is ready for installation, it displays the following screen. Make sure that the "USB Composite Device" is listed, and click [Next]. The system starts installation. NOTE The installation dialog may prompt you to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. In this case
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    9. "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again in a while. Install "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" in the same manner as steps 3-8 described above. NOTE The first screen indicates "YAMAHA UW500" or "Unknown device" as shown below. NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows98 CD-ROM while it checks for
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    sure the driver has been installed correctly. 1. Double-click "Control Panel" in "My Computer" to open the Control Panel window, then double-click "System" to open the System Properties window. 2. Click the "Device Manager" tab and check to see if "USB Audio Device" and "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" are
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    Installing the Driver • Specifying the output destination of audio and MIDI signals This section explains how to set up Windows 98 to use the UW500. For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owner's manual for the software. Setup for audio playback and recording 1. Double-
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    Setup for MIDI output Installing the Driver 1. Double-click "Multimedia" in the "Control Panel" to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. Click the "MIDI" tab and check to see if "YAMAHA USB OUT xx-yy" is listed. NOTE "xx" means the device number (page 45) and "yy" means the port number (page
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    Installing the Driver Setup for music CDs Follow the steps below to play a music CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive and output the sound digitally from the UW500. 1. Double-click "Multimedia" in the "Control Panel" to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. Click the "CD Music" tab 3. Make sure
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    Installing the Driver • Checking Wave file playback Follow the steps below to check to see if you can hear a Wave file playback from the UW500. 1. Double-click "Sounds" in "Control Panel" to open the Sounds window. 2. Select an item with a speaker icon, and click the play button to make sure that the
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    to display the pop-up menu and select an appropriate device. Select "YAMAHA SXG Driver" to use SoftSynthesizer. Select "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1" to use an external MIDI sound source connected to the MIDI IN terminal. Select "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-2" to use an external MIDI sound source connected 32 to
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    connected to the TO TG terminal, you can select "YAMAHA USB OUT 3 - 6" to play multiple sound sources. 6. Select "USB Audio Device" for the [Wave In] and [Wave click [Open]. The system displays the demo song in the Track View window. 9. Click the Play button on the Play Control panel to start
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    an MD recorder). NOTE For more information on using XGworks, refer to the included PDF manual. s Recording guitar sounds digitally computer XGworks Soft Synthesizer Set the INPUT SELECT to "MONO." UW500 headphones USB terminal INPUT 1/2 jack PHONES jack Set the INPUT 1 and 2 gain switches to
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    the [File] menu, select [Open] and open the recording file. 5. From the [Setup] menu, select [System Setup]. In the Device page, select an appropriate device drivers. NOTE For detailed Information, refer to step 5 on page 32. 35
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    16Bit]. Click [OK] to close the dialog box. NOTE If a stereo effect unit is connected to the UW500 via stereo connection, select [44.1kHz, Stereo, 16Bit]. NOTE XGworks does not allow Wave files with different check the radio button on the left of "Realtime." Click [OK] to close the window. 36
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    Hard Disk Recording 8. On the Track View Window, click a cell in the "Type" column of the recording track 30). Otherwise, the volume level of the recorded sound may be lower than the monitoring level. 10. Click the Play button in the Play Control panel. The Play button lights up and recording starts
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    undo button on the Tool bar to cancel the recording. s Mastering to an MD computer XGworks Soft Synthesizer UW500 USB terminal DIGITAL OUT jack MD recorder headphone 1. Connect an MD recorder to the UW500's DIGITAL OUT jack. Before making connections, be sure to turn off the power to the
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    into an MP3 file by using a third-party MP3 encoder, or recorded on a CD-R. computer XGworks Soft Synthesizer Set the INPUT SELECT to "TRACK DOWN." UW500 1. Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to "TRACK DOWN." 2. Click a cell in the "Type" column of the recording track to select "WAVE
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    ) in XGworks. NOTE For more information on using XGworks, refer to the included PDF manual. NOTE The song file and sample phrases are extracted from the demo song described on "Tutorial" folder and click [Open]. The Track View window displays the song. NOTE This song file includes only MIDI data. 40
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    Creating a Song Using Sample Phrases 5. On the Track View window, click a cell in the "Type" column of the tracks (tracks 17-19, into which you will load the Wave data) to select "WAVE." 6. Select the pencil tool icon from the tool bar. 41
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    . Select "SlapBass.wav" in the "Wave File" folder and click [Open]. The Wave block appears in the Track View window. Double-click the inserted Wave block to open it in the List Window. Click the L1/L2/ L3 (displays the location in Measure/Beat/Clock units) boxes, then set the location of
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    (as in step 7). Double-click the inserted Wave block, then set the location of the Wave file as follows: L1=0002, L2=02, L3=290. 10. Click the Play button in the Play Control panel to start playing back the song. To stop the playback, click the Stop button. 11. In
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    You specify the I/O ports of the UW500 to control from the computer's sequence software. At this time, changing the driver setting enables you to change these I/O tone generator connected to the TO TG terminal does not support multi-port specifications, the selection of ports B-E will be ignored. 44
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    the MIDI Patch screen 1. Double-click "Control Panel" in the "My Computer" folder. 2. Double-click "MIDI-USB Driver" to display the screen. • Changing the device number If multiple Yamaha USB devices are connected, you can change the device ID numbers, if necessary. Click "Device Name." The System
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    Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Checking the signal path To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI signals. • Note Off Message When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent to all ports on the UW500. • Note On
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    the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the connection during playback (PC OUT → MIDI OUT) You can change the I/O assignment of the computer's output port and the UW500's output port. The left column shows the computer's output ports (OUT 1-6), and the top column shows the UW500's output
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    driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the connection during recording (MIDI IN → PC IN) You can change the I/O assignment of the computer's input port and the UW500's input port. The left column shows the computer's input ports (IN 1-2), and the top column shows the UW500 on the UW500 is
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    Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI IN → MIDI OUT) You can route MIDI signals received at the input port(s) of the UW500 directly to the output port(s) of the UW500 (this is called THRU output). This routing is useful when you wish to route MIDI
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    OUT terminal (16 ch) TO TG terminal (MIDI outputs: 80 ch, MIDI inputs: 16 ch) USB terminal DC IN jack Power Adaptor (PA-3B) 200(W) × 158(D) × 47(H) [mm] 800g • Specifications and descriptions in this Owner's Manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify
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    Troubleshooting (FAQ) s The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable connected correctly? → Check the USB cable connection. (page 17) → Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again. • Is the USB function enabled on your computer? → When you connect the UW500 to the computer for the first
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    Troubleshooting (FAQ) • Are you using another USB device? → If you are using another USB device, first connect only Yamaha's USB device to make sure there is no problem requirements? (page 11) • Is any other application or device driver running? → Quit all unnecessary application programs. • Have you
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    Troubleshooting (FAQ) [Control Panel] → [System] → [Performance]. NOTE Yamaha recommends that only users with advanced . s Wish to use the UW500 in MIDI-supported games. 1. Double-click "Multimedia" in the "Control Panel". 2. Click the "MIDI" tab and select the driver according to the port number of
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    purchaser that if the SOFTWARE, when used in normal conditions, will not perform the functions described in the manual provided by Yamaha, the sole remedy will be that Yamaha will replace any media which proves defective in materials or workmanship on an exchange basis without charge. Except as
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    ://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Recycling-Umweltpapier gedruckt. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier recyclé non blanchi au chlore. M.D.G., PA•DMI Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2000 Yamaha Corporation V657010
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